Penaran's red wedding dress
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Obviously I have a thing for red wedding dresses...
Photographer Martin Oliver captured a bride named Penaran in a red Ian Stuart dress.
I love the rouching of the red train, and the bride's adorable little cocktail hat.

For more shots, keep reading. And thanks to Martin Oliver Weddings for the photos!
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Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.








Keana said
so let me try that again. I was wondering where you got your dress from???? thx, from hawaii
Ariel said
Keana: Penaran mentions the dressmaker in her comment here: http://offbeatbride.com/2007/0…mment-3088
Cheryl said
Hi I was wondering if either of you ladies was planning on selling your dresses. I want this dress so bad!! please email me if you are interested at thepaces88@yahoo.com
sarah said
I am trying to decide between red and ivory currently…alfred angelo has a red (they call it ruby) that is outstanding! Pictures don't even begin to do it justice. style #1963 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12284490/
gothic wedding shop said
Wow, what a stunning dress, I love the train. Congratulations on your fashion success and wedding!
Ada said
I adore that gown!!
I'm Native American,
and am engaged to an Englishman.I first planned to wear full regalia,but then decided to change plans …..I love red!my shawl and beadwork will come first out of tradition.This gown is too formal to wear at our location(waterfall)….but if could pull it off…..I would be thrilled.I'm proud of Peneran for her choice and expression!
MEgan said
Guys if you like this dress check out the maggie sottero website , and look up the dress Lana. It is my favorite!! I called and they said it runs at about 750.
diana ellery said
Hi i got married for the second time in oct 08. i wore a red wedding dress. it was beautiful. i am looking at selling it. the dress is size 18. is there any one
that would like to buy it.
Ankha said
Hi,
This really is the dress of my dreams!!! I can't seem to find it anywhere though – does anyone know what style name/number it is?
Thanks!
Ankha
Erin said
This is THE wedding dress I want. It's from Ian Stuart's 2003 collection and I have been obsessed with it ever since then! I have also been searching for it (not that I'm getting maried any time soon but hey, you never know) and this is the only site I could find since you can only seem to find his recent collections (also gorgeous).
Jessica said
I adore this dress! I did try on a red dress by Dizzy Lizzy but I wasn't quite brave enough!
Katie said
Hi i think you look wonderful. I showed this photo to my fiance and he finally agreed to let me have a red dress at our wedding in december. so THANK YOU!! it something i have wanted since i was a little girl. Thank you for being brave enough.
Meg said
Hi,
I love the red!!! I am getting married on Oct. 31, 2008 and my gown is apple red. I purchased it at Davids Bridal in Danvers Ma. about a year and a half ago. I stared my search early never thinking I would fine it. I have had a great time with this dress and can't wait to wear it. I love this brides little hat, cute
kayla said
wow that is beuatiful the color and the back of the dress oh so amzzing
kim said
I got married in a beautiful outdoor wedding on August 23rd in my Ian Stuart Valentine Gown (same one as Penran's). It was amazing!
kim said
anyone know if I can post a photo??
Ariel said
Kim, you cannot post a photo in the body of your comment, but you can include a photo URL in the URL field of the comment … and then your name will click through to the photo.
penaran Higgs said
gosh! So many comments about me and my dress! Thanks everyone! If you want red just go for it! (I didn't give my husband a choice!)
I don't think I'll be selling my dress though – I plan to wear it again at a "wear your wedding dress" party in ten years' time or so…
Pen
JPeaslee said
I love red wedding dresses! Everyone tells me not to wear red, but what do they know? It's my wedding, and I look great in red.
Maria said
WOW!…F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!! You Rocked it. Kudos on doing it "Your Way"
ang said
If anyone has that valentine dress ill buy it… please please please send me an email. I'm definitely interested.
Rebecca said
I photographed a wedding recently where the bride wore an amazing red dress. I believe it was called "Scarlet" by Maggie Sottero. At first, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it totally rocked!
Jessica said
I have the red Ian Stuart wedding dress if anyone is looking to buy it.
Please hit me up!
Martine said
Do you still have this dress for sale? If so, what is the size? I am crossing my fingers…
Traci said
Jessica, what size is that dress and how much do you want for it? I have a red wedding dress in mind but one store was selling it for $950 and another was selling it for $1300. I tried to buy it from the Bonny site but they don't sell to the public. The dress looks a lot like the one in the pic.
Freya said
I know this is an old thread but Jessica if you still have the dress, please send me an email: Freyanator[at]gmail[dot]com